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VL-Z1E/hyou; 03/03/25/18:00SHARP CORPORATIONVL-Z1EENGLISHOPERATION MANUALLIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDERVL-Z1EOPERATION MANUALPrinted in JapanTINSLA0

viiiDirty Video HeadsWhen the video heads have becomeclogged with dirt (dust and tape coatingparticles),• mosaic-like noise appears on theplayback pi

Operation References1 Operation ReferencesPart NamesFor details on the use of each part, refer to the page number indicated inparentheses.Front viewZo

Operation ReferencesOperation References 2Lithium battery cover (p. 10)Tripod socket*Left viewDioptre adjustment dial (p. 16)Battery release (pp. 6, 1

Operation References3 Viewfinder (pp. 15, 16)Power Zoom Wide angle/Telephoto control (p. 20)/VOLume control (p. 25)Start/Stop button(p. 19)PHOTO butto

Operation ReferencesOperation References 4Warning IndicatorsIf a warning indicator appears on the screen, follow the specified instructions.Displayed

Preparation5 PreparationAttaching andRemoving the BatteryPackAttaching1 Make sure that the Powerswitch is set to OFF.2 Open the LCD monitor to a 90° a

PreparationPreparation 6Removing1 Make sure that the Power switch isset to OFF, then open the LCDmonitor to a 90° angle to thecamcorder body.90˚2 Slid

Preparation7 Charging the BatteryPack1Attach the battery pack on thecamcorder, and make sure that thePower switch is set to OFF.2 Open the DC IN jack

PreparationPreparation 8Powering theCamcorder from anAC OutletYou can also power the camcorder from apower outlet by using the supplied ACadapter.Note

Preparation9 Inserting andRemoving a CassetteInserting1 Attach the power source to thecamcorder, then slide and hold thecassette compartment door rele

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PreparationPreparation 10Installing the LithiumBatteriesInstalling the Memory BatteryThe supplied CR 1216 type lithium battery isused to store the mem

Preparation11 Installing the Battery toRemote Control (Not Sup-plied)The remote control (RRMCGA149WJSA)is not supplied with this camcorder.Contact the

PreparationPreparation 124 Press m or l to select “EXECUTE”,then press the centre of the Operationbutton.5 Press the centre of the Operationbutton.6 P

Preparation13 Changing to the 12-hourTime Mode1 After performing step 10 above, pressl or m to select “12H/24H”, thenpress the centre of the Operation

PreparationPreparation 14Adjusting the HandStrap1 Open the hand strap flap (1) and gripstrap (2).2 Loosen the grip strap, pass your righthand through

Preparation15 Using the ViewfinderYou can record the subject using theelectronic viewfinder. You can also watchplayback through the viewfinder.1 Pull

PreparationPreparation 16Closing the viewfinderPush in the viewfinder completely.Notes:• Do not use excessive force when movingthe viewfinder.• Do not

Preparation17 Using the LCDMonitorYou can use the LCD monitor to play backrecordings that you have made or to watchthe subject during recording.1 Open

PreparationPreparation 18Tips on RecordingPositionsTurn the LCDmonitor so that thescreen facesupward.Balance yourweight on bothlegs.Turn the LCDmonito

Basic Operations19 Easy CameraRecording in FullAuto Mode• Before you start recording, perform theoperations described on pages 5 through18 to prepare

i WARNING:This Camcorder must be supplied only with DC 7.4 volts from a BT-L226 battery or the AC adapter (UADP-A016WJZZ).CAUTION:As there are no user

Basic Operations 20Basic OperationsCamera RecordingPAUSETo pause recordingPress the Start/Stop button again. Record-ing pauses, and the camcorder ente

Basic Operations21 Power Standby ModePower Standby mode allows you to preventaccidental recording by locking alloperations except cancelling the mode.

Basic Operations 22Basic OperationsCamera RecordingAuto FocusThe camcorder is preset to Auto Focusmode, which is designed to focus on mosttypes of sub

Basic Operations23 30minRemaining RecordingTime DisplayWhen the camcorder is recording, an on-screen indicator displays the approximateremaining tape

Basic Operations 24Basic OperationsCamera RecordingTo stop playbackPress l.To turn the power offSet the Power switch to OFF withoutpressing the Lock b

Basic Operations25 VOLUMEVideo SearchThe video search function makes it easy tosearch for a desired scene on the tape.Searching for a Scene Nearthe Cu

Basic OperationsPlaybackBasic Operations 26Watching Playbackon a TVYou can connect the camcorder to a TV toallow a larger audience to enjoy playback.1

Useful Features27 Operation buttonDISPLAY buttonPower switchInformationdisplay onMode screenInformationdisplay offExampleExampleUseful FeaturesControl

Useful FeaturesUseful Features 28DISPLAY buttonOperation buttonPower switchExampleExampleExampleUsing the Menu ScreensUse the menu screens to adjust t

Useful Features29 Power ZoomcontrolDigital zoom indicatorUseful FeaturesCamera Recording5Press l or m to select “DGTLZOOM”, then press the centre of t

iiPart Names ... 1Warning Indicators ... 4Op

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 30BacklightCompensation (BLC)When the subject is backlit, the image willappear dark if it is recorded n

Useful Features31 Gain-upWhen you are recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location, “LIGHT” is displayedon the screen. Use the gain-up function t

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 32Fade In and Fade OutThe fade function allows you to graduallybring the image and sound in or out at t

Useful Features33 Quick ReturnIf while playing back your tape you want toquickly return to the last recorded sceneand start recording again, use the q

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 34Still RecordingYou can record continuous still images ofsubjects.1 In Recording Standby mode,press th

Useful Features35 Digital ImageStabilization (DIS)The digital image stabilization (DIS) functionallows you to stabilize the image byelectronically com

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 36Self RecordingNormal self recordingOpen the LCD monitor and rotate it 180°vertically so that the scre

Useful Features37 Self recording with reversedgripRotate the grip 90° and the LCD monitor180° vertically so that you can recordyourself while holding

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 38Wide Screen (16:9)The wide screen function lets you recordscenes with the wide-screen feel of a movie

Useful Features39 Recording in LP (LongPlay Recording) ModeThis camcorder allows you to record in LP(Long Play Recording) mode for approxi-mately 50%

iii Useful FeaturesControl Buttons ... 27Using the Mode Screens ...

Useful FeaturesCamera RecordingUseful Features 40WindbreakThe windbreak function allows you toreduce annoying noise from strong windswhen recording.1

Useful Features41 Selecting the 16-bitAudio RecordingModeThe camcorder normally records audio inthe 12-bit audio recording mode. For higher-quality au

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features 42Using the RemoteControl(Not supplied)The remote control (RRMCGA149WJSA) isnot supplied with this camcorder. C

Useful Features43 Playback Functionswith the RemoteControl(Not supplied)You can use the following playbackfunctions with the remote control (notsuppli

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features 44Selecting the Dateand Time ofRecording DisplayFollow the procedure below to select thedate, or both the date

Useful Features45 Picture EffectPlaybackThese picture effects let you play backimages with a more dramatic effect.4 Press the DISPLAY button to turn o

Useful FeaturesPlaybackUseful Features 46Rotate PlaybackThis function allows you to play backimages rotated 180°.1 In Playback mode, press the DIS-PLA

Advanced Features47 Power Zoom controlOperation buttonDISPLAY buttonManual focus indicatorManual FocusAuto Focus may not be able to focus on thesubjec

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 48Displaying the ManualSetting ScreenYou can manually adjust these settings asshown below in the ma

Advanced Features49 White paper or white clothWhite Balance LockThe colour of the subject on the screenlooks different depending on lightingconditions

ivAdvanced FeaturesPlaybackUsing the Time Code ... 54Editing ...

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 50Manual IrisThe camcorder is preset to Auto Iris mode,which automatically selects the optimalapert

Advanced Features51 Manual GainWhen recording in a dark or poorlyilluminated location with Auto Gain mode,the light sensitivity of the camcorder (gain

Advanced FeaturesCamera RecordingAdvanced Features 52Setting theCamcorder to FullAuto ModeYou can set all manual settings, includingwhite balance, iri

Advanced Features53 Scene setting indicatorScene Menu(Program AE)You can set the camcorder to a shootingmode that will create the best results for asp

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 54Using the Time CodeThe time code shows the hour, minute andsecond of recording, and the frame number(1 fr

Advanced Features55 EditingVideo editing lets you refine your videos byremoving unwanted sequences from yourtape, or transposing one sequence withanot

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 56Editing with the DVTerminal (IEEE1394)This camcorder enables you to performdigital video editing. A DV ca

Advanced Features57 Audio DubbingFeatureYou can add narration to recordings madewith this camcorder, while preserving theoriginal audio and video reco

Advanced FeaturesPlaybackAdvanced Features 58Audio Dubbing1 Play back the Mini DV cassetterecorded in SP mode and locate thetape position where you wi

Advanced Features59 Selecting the AudioPlayback ModeYou can select any of the following audioplayback modes.Audio 1H2• 12-bit recording in mono (Audio

v Supplied AccessoriesBattery packBT-L226Audio/video/S-videocableCR1216 typelithium batteryLens capOptional AccessoriesAC adapterPower cordNote:• Some

AppendixAppendix 60DarkerBrighterDecreaseDarkerIncreaseBrighter–+–+–+LCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURVF BRIGHT6 Press j or k to adjust the item tothe desired set

Appendix61 Adjusting the Backlight1 Press the DISPLAY button until themode screen appears.2 Press l or m on the Operationbutton to select “MENU”, then

AppendixAppendix 62Turning off theConfirmation SoundA confirmation sound is made when youturn on or off the Power switch, press theStart/Stop button,

Appendix63 Setting theCamcorder toFactory PresettingsYou can set the camcorder to the factorypresettings in one operation.• The example screens shown

AppendixAppendix 64Demonstration ModeYou can watch a brief demonstration of thespecial camcorder features in Demo mode.If the demonstration appears on

Appendix65 Position thesubject in thecentre.Focus manually whenyou need to positionthe subject off centre(see page 47).Useful InformationHints for Bet

AppendixAppendix 66Mini DV CassettePrecautions when using a Mini DVcassette• Be sure to use only Mini DV cassettes withthe i mark.• This camcorder can

Appendix67 Battery PackThis camcorder uses a lithium-ion typebattery pack.Charging• Charge the battery pack immediately (or aday) before use. The batt

AppendixAppendix 68Window cleaning coverAC Adapter• The AC adapter may interfere withreception if used near a radio.• Prevent flammables, liquids, and

Appendix69 Using Your CamcorderAbroadTelevision signal standards and electricalvoltages and frequencies vary substantiallyfrom country to country. Whe

viPrecautions• Before recording an important scene,please perform the recording test, thenplayback to check if the scene was re-corded properly. If n

AppendixAppendix 70TroubleshootingBefore calling for service, please check the following troubleshooting table.SymptomNo power.Start/Stop buttondoes n

Appendix71 SymptomVideo noise in image.No sound.Tape does not work.Motion images arerotated 180° upsidedown.Battery pack is easilydepleted.Clock has b

AppendixAppendix 72SymptomPOWER/CHARGE(RED) indicatorflashes in red whencharging batterypack.Cannot edit to con-nected VCR.“E007” is displayedon the s

Appendix73 SpecificationsCamcorderSignal System: PAL standardRecording System: 2 rotary heads, helical scanning systemCassette: Digital VCR Mini DV vi

AppendixAppendix 74On-screen Display IndexA U T OAUTO3 0minAUTOA U T OAUTO3 0minAUTOSELECTSETBLC GAIN/OFFFADEMENUSC ENEMENUFADEMENUSC ENEMENUMANUAL SE

Appendix75 DISP.DUBEFFECTSELECT SETOFFOTHERS 1BEEPREMOTEDEFAULTRETURNLCD SETBACKL I GHTLCD BRI GHTLCD COLOURRETURNVF BRIGHTDATE D I SP.AUD I O DUBPI C

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VL-Z1E/hyou; 03/03/25/18:00SHARP CORPORATIONVL-Z1EENGLISHOPERATION MANUALLIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY CAMCORDERVL-Z1EOPERATION MANUALPrinted in JapanTINSLA0

vii Dew Formation• What is “dew formation”?When cold water is poured into a glass,dew drops form on the glass. This clingingof water drops is called d